AGRO-ENTO 815D: Cross-Pollinated Crop Breeding

Fall 2019: Nov. 7-Dec. 20

Credits: One graduate credit.The course is also offered for noncredit professional development. Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) may earn up to 10 CEUs: 8 in Crop Management, 1 in Soil & Water, and 1 in Pest Management.

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Description

This course focuses on the standard breeding methods and theories associated with population improvement of cross-pollinated crops (e.g., corn, alfalfa, sunflowers, and forage grasses) and self-pollinated crops that are forced to cross-pollinate. Students learn about creating populations, recurrent selection methods, with and without progeny tests, and hybrid production practices. Topics discussed include the common breeding methods used in improving cross-pollinated crops and the theoretical basis for cross-pollinated crop breeding.

Delivery

This class will be held in the Campus Extension Learning Management System (LMS). The password/keycode may be obtained from Diane Nolan, dnolan2@unl.edu. Distance students have the option of participating in live lectures presented twice weekly to resident/on-campus students or viewing the taped lectures online. The resident class section, which will be available "live" via the Internet for distance students, will meet on days and times to be announced.

Requirements

Prerequisites

Individuals taking the course for academic credit must be enrolled in UNL's Graduate School and have completed AGRO 215. For noncredit participants, at least one prior course in genetics is recommended.